VēRUS Pet Foods Dog Food for French Bulldogs

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VēRUS Pet Foods Dog Food for French Bulldogs

VēRUS Pet Foods French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.

  • Kibble
  • Canned
  • Supplements
  • Complete and Balanced
  • Founder Led
  • Made in USA
  • Since 1993
  • No Red-Flag Ingredients
$1.17a day for a 25 lb Frenchieprice: brand site
6.6 ozof food a day at 25 lbfrom label calories
3,721calories per kglabel
24.00% (page also shows 25.67% as fed)crude protein (min)label

By Brandine Strand, founder of Best French Bulldog · Updated November 2026 · Our editorial standards · No brand pays to be listed

Quick Answer

VēRUS Pet Foods is founder-led; Russell Armstrong is the founder. VēRUS Canine Life Advantage Formula is complete and balanced, with chicken meal and ground oat groats listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $1.17 a day.

Key Facts About VēRUS Pet Foods French Bulldog Food
  • VēRUS Pet Foods was founded in 1993, by Russell Armstrong. It is based in Abingdon, Maryland.
  • VēRUS Pet Foods is founder-led; Russell Armstrong is the founder.
  • VēRUS Pet Foods food is made in USA (dry food: upstate New York and Ohio; canned: South Dakota).
  • VēRUS Canine Life Advantage Formula carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement that covers puppies.
  • Its first three ingredients are chicken meal, ground oat groats and ground brown rice. The label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients.
  • Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $1.17 a day, or about $35.61 a month.
Founded1993 veruspetfoods.com
FounderRussell Armstrong veruspetfoods.com
HeadquartersAbingdon, Maryland veruspetfoods.com
OwnerRussell Armstrong (founder) veruspetfoods.com
Made inUSA (dry food: upstate New York and Ohio; canned: South Dakota) veruspetfoods.com
FormatsKibble, Canned, Supplements veruspetfoods.com
Who Owns VēRUS Pet Foods

Founder-led: Russell Armstrong

Russell Armstrong founded, formulated and owns VēRUS Pet Foods. The company describes itself as veteran and family owned and operated by the original owner since 1993. veruspetfoods.com

founder-led
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Feeding and Cost Calculator

VēRUS Pet Foods French Bulldog Feeding and Cost Calculator

692calories a day
6.6 ozof food a day
$1.17a day
$35.61a month

Calories from the AAHA formula (70 × body weight in kg to the 0.75 power, times your life-stage factor). Amount from this recipe’s published calories (422 kcal ME/cup; 3721 kcal ME/kg). Price: $99.99 for 35 lb (brand site, November 2026). Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.

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Ingredients

VēRUS Pet Foods French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?

VēRUS Canine Life Advantage Formula

First five ingredients
  1. Chicken Meal
  2. Ground Oat Groats
  3. Ground Brown Rice
  4. Chicken Fat
  5. Rice Bran
Full ingredient list (source: brand site)
Chicken Meal, Ground Oat Groats, Ground Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Rice Bran, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Tomato Pomace, Chicory Root Extract, Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Carnitine, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Betaine Anhydrous, Iron Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate
What the label shows
  • One animal protein
  • None of our eight red-flag ingredients
  • No peas, lentils or chickpeas
  • No corn, wheat or soy
  • Gut-support ingredient listed
  • A named meat is the first ingredient
  • Label covers puppies (growth or all life stages)
Watch-outs
  • None of our eight red-flag ingredients found.
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Label and Nutrition

VēRUS Pet Foods French Bulldog Food Label Facts

AAFCO statement
VēRUS Life Advantage Holistic Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult).
Life stage
All life stages, including growth of large-size dogs
Calories
422 kcal ME/cup; 3721 kcal ME/kg
Price
$99.99 for 35 lb (brand site, read November 2026)
Made
Our dry food is manufactured in upstate New York and Ohio (FAQ); 'All of our pet food is made in an EU-certified facility' (Manufacturing page); 'VēRUS Pet Foods are crafted in the United States' (About)
24.00%Protein (min)
15.00%Fat (min)
4.50%Fiber (max)
10.00%Moisture (max)
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French Bulldog Fit

Is VēRUS Pet Foods Good for French Bulldogs?

May suit Frenchies who need
  • A single animal protein for a simple diet
  • Gut-support ingredients for a sensitive tummy
  • A recipe labeled for growing puppies
Think twice if your Frenchie
  • Is allergic or sensitive to chicken (this recipe lists chicken or poultry)

Matched from the label against our Food Finder checklist. Every Frenchie is different: itching, gas, loose stool or weight changes are worth a vet visit, and food changes should be gradual over 7 to 10 days.

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Manufacturing and Sourcing

Where VēRUS Pet Foods French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced

Where It Is Made

Dry food is made in upstate New York and Ohio and canned food in South Dakota, in facilities the company describes as EU-certified; plant names and owners are not given. The brand says food is tested every 15 minutes during production and again at the end of production before packaging. veruspetfoods.com

Ingredient Sourcing

VēRUS says its ingredients are EU-certified before they arrive at the plant and are sampled and tested on-site before being received. Countries of origin are not published. veruspetfoods.com

“Suppliers of ingredients are inspected and approved by the USDA.”VēRUS Pet Foods veruspetfoods.com
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Formulas

VēRUS Pet Foods Product Lines

Grain-inclusive dryLife Advantage, Adult Maintenance, Advanced Vitality, Advanced Opticoat, Core Advantage, Active Advantage, Senior Advantage, Weight Management, Puppy Advantage
Small Breed drySmall Breed Fish, Small Breed Chicken and Small Breed Turkey, with smaller kibble
Grain-free dryLife Virtue, Cold Water Fish, Large Breed Puppy
Canned dog and cat food
VēRUS OptiCoat LL supplement
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History

The VēRUS Pet Foods Story

  1. 1993Russell Armstrong founds VēRUS Pet Foods veruspetfoods.com

Worth Knowing

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Where to Buy

Where to Buy VēRUS Pet Foods French Bulldog Food

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FAQ

VēRUS Pet Foods French Bulldog Food: Common Questions

Who owns VēRUS Pet Foods?

Russell Armstrong founded, formulated and owns VēRUS Pet Foods. The company describes itself as veteran and family owned and operated by the original owner since 1993.

Where is VēRUS Pet Foods made?

Dry food is made in upstate New York and Ohio and canned food in South Dakota, in facilities the company describes as EU-certified; plant names and owners are not given. The brand says food is tested every 15 minutes during production and again at the end of production before packaging.

Is VēRUS Pet Foods good for French Bulldogs?

It depends on your dog. VēRUS Canine Life Advantage Formula is complete and balanced for all life stages, including growth of large-size dogs. Its label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients. It contains chicken, a common trigger for itchy dogs. Talk to your vet about allergies, weight or health conditions before switching.

How much VēRUS Pet Foods should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?

About 6.6 oz of VēRUS Canine Life Advantage Formula a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s 422 kcal ME/cup; 3721 kcal ME/kg. Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.

How much does VēRUS Pet Foods cost per day for a French Bulldog?

About $1.17 a day, or $35.61 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $99.99 for 35 lb from brand site, read November 2026.

Does VēRUS Canine Life Advantage Formula contain chicken?

Yes. The ingredient list includes chicken or poultry.

How long has VēRUS Pet Foods been in business?

VēRUS Pet Foods was founded in 1993, by Russell Armstrong.

Sources

  1. veruspetfoods.com: aboutverus
  2. veruspetfoods.com: contact us
  3. veruspetfoods.com: faq
  4. veruspetfoods.com: manufacturing ingredients
  5. veruspetfoods.com
  6. veruspetfoods.com: dry dog food
  7. Product page (veruspetfoods.com)
  8. Brand site (veruspetfoods.com)
  9. Brand site (veruspetfoods.com)
  10. Brand site (veruspetfoods.com)
  11. gowersfeed.com: verus canine life advantage grain inclusive

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